Abstract: A microturbine power generation system includes an electrical generator, a turbine and a compressor intermediate the generator and the turbine. The turbine, compressor and electrical generator are secured together by a tieshaft. The tieshaft is prestressed such that faces of the turbine, electrical generator and compressor maintain contact during high-speed, high-temperature operation of the system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 1997
Date of Patent:
October 3, 2000
Assignee:
AlliedSignal, Inc.
Inventors:
John Lipinski, Kurt Meister, Patrick O'Brien, Colin Taylor